The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-12
AN OLD SETTLER AT REST

AN OLD SETTLER AT REST.
Mr.. s. B. WALKER, an old citizen of
Chicago, died in this city on Saturday,
Feb. 26, aged eighty years, and was laid to
rest in Graceland on the Thursday follow
ing.
Mr.. Walker was born in Whiting, VT.
in 1907. At very early age his parents
removed to Hubbardton in that State. In
early manhood he was united in marriage
to Jeanette Hamlin, who died two years
ago. Their golden wedding was celebrat-
ed in 1877, and was an occasion of great
interest among the old settlers of Chica-
go.
Mr.. Walker came to this city in 1941.
He was for many years the owner of an
extensive line of omnibuses, the first es-
tablished in the city. His brother, Mar
tin Walker, was also long identified with
the business interests Of Chicago For
many years s. b. Walker resided on
Michigan avenue, and with his family
were members of DIR. Ryder's congrega-
ton. OF late years his home was on the
West Side, TIA Lake street, and the family
were attendants at the Church of the Re-
deemer. In both churches, and through
out the city, Mr.. Walker was highly es-
teemed. To quote the words of the Even-
ing Journal: "He was man of benevo-
lent impulses, warmheartedness and ster-
ling integrity in all relations of life"
These comprehensive words of eulogy
outline high and noble character. They
are not extravaganza when applied to such
man as Mr.. Walker. In his business
relations he was indeed of spotless repu-
tation. He passed unseathed amid the
city's great temptations. Benevolence
and kindness were marked features of
his character. In his home he was the
model husband and father. There he was
at his best and in the home his sweet and
tender nature, and gentle and amiable
character, found ample expression in
devoted attachment to his family. He
leaves beautiful memory for the COM
fort and solace of his children.
Mr.. Walker was own cousin to Mrs.
l. ID. Williamson, who was with him at
the time of his death. In boyhood he
attended the Vermont school taught by
DR.. Williamson, for whom he always en-
tertained brotherly affection. He leaves
three daughters, Chastina B., tile eldest,
and unmarried; Eva, wife of John Dupee,
and Ella, wife of Henry Whittemore.
Mrs. Dupee was in California at the time
of her fathers death; the other children
were present at his side during the brief
illness which resulted in death.
The funeral services were appropriate
ly simple, as beftted the unpretending
character of the deceased. DIR. Ryder
paid sincere and eloquent tribute to the
virtues Of the deceased, and offered
consoling payer. The pail bearers we're:
Cornelius Price, j. S. Dennis, G. L.
Matthews, DR.. j. r. Wilkins, Henry
Witbeck and S. K. Cornell.
A great many old Chicago settlers were
present at the services, among them
Arthur G. Burley, e. W. Densmore, Cor
nelius Price, O. B. Kimball, s. s. Kim
ball, Charles Peck, w. s. Smith, O.
Tobey, @. r. Vsndereook, j. K. @. For
est, W. j. Elwood, John Beales, John
Wentworth, John Tyrell, John Gray,
S. J. Surdham, B. F. Walker, j. Nj. Adsit,
Mark Kimball, Joseph Gray, Joseph
Smith, J. L. Marsh, Robert Fergus,
George Anderson, Fl. A. Hulburt, Hem
ny Witbeck, Frederick Tuttle, Fernando
Jones, L. B. Stevens, L. w. Walker and
J. f. Smith.